City News Cafe

4018 N Cicero Ave, Chicago
(773) 545-7377

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Be Harrigan

I've been going since I was 10, my all time favorite coffee shop! I 100% reccomend going if ur a book worm or even want to hear some nice live music to listen to!

Bob Lichtenbert

What a super store for food, magazines, music and especially lefty books!

Arthur Beckel

Couldn't ask for a better selection of current magazines. Cafe is warm and inviting with yummy baked goods and drinks, and staff is friendly. No place like it--come see for yourself.

jakr0se

This was probably THE best coffee I've ever had. The peanut butter cookie was delicious, and truffle was very tasty. Hands down, I had a very pleasant visit and will be coming back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Cara H

This place is amazing!!! Such a cool and unique spot. Feels like stepping into the 90s or early 2000s. The coffee was great and affordable and the woman behind the counter was sooo sweet. They have magazines, books, live music, handmade chocolates, and so much more!! So cozy. I wish I lived closer and could come by all the time and be a regular.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jen 77

They really need to dust and wipe down all of the wood racks. So much visible dust and dirt. Too many gun magazines. Well, they have good discounts on clearance books, strong lattes, and free music, though.

Michael DuVernois

Sipping a coffee and nibbling on an apple turnover while checking out a massive selection of magazines. Friendly staff!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Dark Chocolate Truffle

Dina Wild

It's full of books and the most delicious home made chocolates!

Anabel Zeas

Great. Even though my language is only Spanish, they were very good at assisting me.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Verona Shutte

What a little neighborhood gem. Blink and you will miss this place. Lovely baked pie. Soup for light snacking. Great service and an abundance of nostalgia. Great coffee too.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jerry Laisure

Really nice to look at all the magazines. I purchased several magazines and enjoyed the cafe ?

Christopher Blaker

Imagine growing up, and every weekend you'd go to Borders books, music, and cafe, and it was more magical than Disneyworld to you! A place where everything about anything was at your fingertips. Then, one day, an evil corporate mogul destroys the company, and every borders store in the world closes immediately!!! I thought the days of seeing anything like it again were over till I came here and discovered the next closet thing and the lady working in cafe was a giant sweetheart!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Alej Andrâ

Excellent music, Saturday afternoon listening to music from the 50's, Sinatra, Fitzgerald among others. Coffee, books, magazines. Recommended for a moment of reading or gathering, alone or accompanied. Cozy atmosphere.

Excellent music, Saturday afternoon listening to music from the 50's, Sinatra, Fitzgerald among others. Coffee, books, magazines. Recommended for a moment of reading or gathering, alone or accompanied. Cozy atmosphere.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 4

Lynn Orman

Vegetarian options: Truffles are their gift

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Nicole Hoffman

Stopped in this morning after reading about their homemade truffles! Place is SUPER cute. Service was informative and friendly. Truffles = delish!! Can't wait to catch a performance here soon!

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